Academorphic

An academic assistant. It finds research papers relevant to your dissertation, summarises them, answers in-depth questions about them, and can generate a literature review.

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https://academorphic.vercel.app

Inspiration

Academorphic was inspired by the collective experience of the team members who were all engaged in writing dissertations. Recognizing the challenge of sifting through extensive research papers, the team sought to create a solution that would streamline the research process and make it more efficient.

What it does

Academorphic aims to simplify the research process by providing a user-friendly interface where users can input their research topics. Utilizing a chat-like interface, the system intelligently fetches relevant research papers, summarizes them, and answers user questions. It even prompts users for more information if necessary. By doing so, Academorphic enables users to access pertinent information without having to read entire papers.

How we built it

Academorphic was built using TypeScript and React, leveraging a chat-like interface for user interaction. The team encountered challenges with streaming, which they addressed using React server components.

Challenges we ran into

During development, the team faced challenges related to prompt engineering, particularly in ensuring that the system accurately understood user queries and provided relevant responses. Additionally, implementing streaming functionality posed technical hurdles that required innovative solutions.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

One of the major accomplishments of Academorphic is its smooth user interface, which enhances the overall user experience. Furthermore, the successful implementation of complex features such as literature review PDF generation demonstrates the team's dedication to delivering a robust and comprehensive research tool.

What we learned

Throughout the development process, the team gained valuable insights into prompt engineering, streaming technologies, and PDF generation. These experiences deepened their understanding of software development principles and prepared them for future challenges.

What's next for Academorphic

In the future, the team plans to further enhance Academorphic's capabilities by incorporating advanced natural language processing techniques, expanding the range of supported research fields, and refining the user interface to provide an even more intuitive experience.

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